"A 2 to 3 points lower IQ doesn't sound like much, but when you apply that to the entire European population, it's quite a ...

Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...

Lead exposure has left its toxic fingerprints all over history. We’ve come a long way in reducing its presence, but […] ...

New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered ...

A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2 ...

Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.

North Dakota State staved off a second half comeback by Montana State to end the Bobcats’ undefeated season and earn the 10th ...

Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive development of children. Scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution ...

FDA introduces guidelines for lead levels in processed baby foods, aiming to enhance infant safety and reduce exposure to ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are lucky they won 10 games early. They might be stuck on 10 wins going into the offseason.